Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D.

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Title: Autism Specialist, Consultant
Company: 1) Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence 2) Ziggurat Group
Location: Columbus, OH United States

Aided by her unique and comprehensive background, Brenda Smith Myles is currently utilizing her talents as an autism specialist and consultant for groups like the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence and the Ziggurat Group. In the past, she has served as the editor of intervention in School and Clinic, the third largest journal in the special education field, and has been a member of the editorial board of several journals, including Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Remedial and Special Education, and Autism: The International Journal of Research. She also holds a Ph.D. in special needs, autism, learning disabilities and emotional disturbances.

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Carolyn Miller

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Miller, CarolynTitle: Owner
Company: Willowbank Equestrian Center
Location: Plantagenet, ON Canada

In preparation for her long and fruitful career, Carolyn Miller earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Queens University in 1961. Ten years later, she received a Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the University of Western Ontario. Combining this strong medical background with her great respect for life and passion for horses, she opened the Willowbank Equestrian Center, which provides equestrian programs for health promotion and equine therapy.

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Karen Meyer

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Meyer, KarenTitle: Author
Company: Self-Employed
Location: Plymouth, WI United States

A self-employed author, Karen Meyer has already self-published two books, which have appealed to both children and adults. She is currently working on a third book, which deals with rhyming for children.

Before she began her career as an author, however,  Meyer worked with preschoolers and as a program coordinator. She wrote songs and dramas for her classes and taught Christian education, along with Sunday school for many years. Meyer chose this career path because she was always writing in high school, and was encouraged by her English teacher. This is her passion.

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Priscilla Parker

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Parker, PriscillaTitle: Registered Nurse, ASN, RN-BC
Company: UF Health Shands Hospital
Location: Lake City, FL United States

Priscilla Parker initially began her career working within the finance industry. She always had an interest in becoming a nurse, however, and with the encouragement of her husband, she began taking the entry-level classes in 2007. Four years later, Ms. Parker graduated with cum laude honors at the top of her class, and finally earned a registered nurse board certification. She was also included in Who’s Who of Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2011.

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Lisa Miller Ryan

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Miller Ryan, LisaTitle: Owner, President
Company: Brookline Liquor Mart
Location: Allston, MA United States

When prohibition was lifted in 1933, Lisa Miller Ryan’s father opened Brookline Liquor Mart in Allston, Massachusetts. Ms. Miller Ryan is the third generation to run the family business, and her son is the fourth generation, as he is involved in the day-to-day business as well. She prides herself on the fact that her store has a selection of wines and liquors that cater to every taste and pallet.

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